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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.71, 1,666.05 and 407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.71, 1,666.05 and 407.94 is: 611.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.71 : 1,666.05 = 407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.71/1,666.05 = 407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.71x = 1,666.05 × 407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.71x = 679,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,653.15/1,110.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.91

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